English proficiency vital, says Simunjan rep

SIMUNJAN: Parents play an important role in their children’s education, says Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris. According to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (Ukas) report, Awla stressed that parents should be more aware of the importance of education, especially in English proficiency, in facing today’s challenges. “The use of English through mobile phone and television apps […]

A new community hall in Kampung Terasi Iban soon

SAMARAHAN: Simunjan assemblyman Awla Dris has allocated RM200,00 for the construction of a new community hall for the residents of Kampung Terasi Iban. Sarawak Public Communication Unit (UKAS) in a news report today said the allocation for the project has been approved and construction will be implemented in the near future. “Kampung Sungai Bundong Iban […]

More needs to be done to elevate Sarawak Malay dialect songs

By Faizal Bujang KUCHING: Efforts to promote and elevate local songs, especially in the Sarawak Malay dialect, need to be intensified. This approach is not only the best way to keep this music from being lost to time, but also able to raise the popularity of songs. To realise this, Persatuan Khazanah Warisan Melayu Kuching […]